The Rest Is Classified 76. The Hunt for Pablo Escobar: From Narco to Global Terrorist (Ep 3)
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Aug 24, 2025 Pablo Escobar escalates the violence as he fights against extradition, forming a brutal alliance of cartel bosses known as the Extraditables. His reign sees shocking acts of terror, including car bombings and political assassinations, throwing Colombia into chaos. U.S. and Colombian forces unite in a desperate hunt for Escobar, facing moral complexities and internal rivalries. Advanced technology plays a crucial role in intelligence efforts, revealing the high-stakes battle of wits between law enforcement and drug lords during this harrowing era.
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Systematic Capture Of Local Institutions
- Pablo Escobar blended bribery and violence to control Medellin's judiciary and police.
- Judges earning $230/month faced $50,000 bribes, making corruption systemic.
The Extraditables' Open Threat To Judges
- In 1985 Escobar helped form the Extraditables to violently oppose extradition to the U.S.
- The group sent threatening letters demanding favorable decisions and promising death for betrayers.
Attacking The Supreme Court Changed The Stakes
- Escobar escalated from bribery and targeted killings to hitting the Supreme Court's heart.
- The 1985 Palace of Justice siege destroyed files and accelerated cartel influence and state fear.
